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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
3
In Elwood Indiana Gwendolyn Washburn an eighteen year old camper narrowly escaped drowning in White river when a turtle latched onto her foot dragging her under. A helper rescued her after seventeen minutes submerged and she later shared a tale of the event and a impromptu turtle feast.
August 18 reports say a betrothal between Violet Brockelbank of England and George Westinghouse Jr. may be off. Pittsburg society biaries claim a claim or scandal could delay the marriage as a death in the family is cited and the wedding is indefinitely postponed.
Milwaukee August 18. William Sn a mechanic had a close call with death after drinking a large tug of turpentine to cure stomach illness. He stopped work Friday after feeling ill and a friend advised a turpentine solution. Cohena also became ill prompting caution.
The Volunteer Organist, a four act drama, debuts at the Nelson on Friday night August 2. The author's character Hubbard Griffin is described as a hypocritical country figure aiming to exploit Godfearing people for his own dishonorable ends, likened to Uriah Heep.
A new magical melodrama titled The Phantom Detective debuts at the Nelson with matinee and evening shows on Saturday August 22. The first act shows General Warburton's home and a colorful masked reception followed by the Phantom's appearance. The second act features a mill scene, a Phantom escape, and police pursuit, while the third presents the East Indian Prince Tisera with a den of real lions.
A top notch vaudeville bill at the Broadway theater features the DeVans and their acrobatic dogs with feats of strength and dexterity. Gladys Middleton sings well and charms the audience. the five Shannons present a bright singing and dancing act with Master Charley as the standout. Earl Hyman performs Wish Me Good Luck on My Journey with accompanying pictures. The two moving pictures All For a Neck lace and Curious Mr Curio round out an entertaining bill.
The Crystal presents a vaudeville bill with five big acts plus backing pictures this week. Nibbe, Bordoux & company headline a lineup praised as the strongest yet with packed houses expected nightly.
A man named Cohen drank an initial remedy for stomach pain prepared by a friend and felt relief, but soon suffered renewed pains. Believing the first solution weak, he ingested a large amount of pure turpentine and was found unconscious minutes later.
Democrats of the third precinct of the Second ward met last night and organized a precinct Democrat club. Officers were elected and effort will be made to get out the vote in the precinct.
Wheat coming in as grain elevators receive large shipments. Farmers are busy hauling to market with many delivering directly from the field while others wait to present crops.
Louis Wilkins of this city and Jack Lynas of Chicago depart this morning for Columbus to attend the national Phi Sigma Chi convention at Puckeye Lake.
Mrs Josephine Sullivan and daughter Kate and Mrs George Mulecabey plan a trip to Niagara Falls. Mrs John Heath and daughter Blanche of Indianapolis visit Ernest T Pearson and family. Adrian Pearson from this city spent Sunday with friends in Michigan City. The Misses Leffert of Nathaniel City Cal and Miss Marie Leffert of Helm Street spent the day in Lafayette.
Haney and Long headline a varied bill of singing and dancing acts that wow the crowd on opening night. Baby Thelma shines with whistling and dancing, while Ferguson and Dupree deliver clever sketches. Edwin Holt and company offer a one act farce, Earle Reynolds and Nellie Donegan star in Parisian Model scenes, and Nonette the violinist adds a standout feature. The program also includes Rogers and Deley, the Three Vascarys, and other specialty acts along with motion pictures.
The Majestic theatre in Chicago offers a strong vaudeville bill for August 24 week. Headliner Mme Therese Renz, famed high school rider from the Renz family known as Austria's circus kings, will perform with their pure white horses among other novelties and acts.
Short notices from towns across the state report several tragedies and acts of bravery. Accidents claim lives in Terre Haute Hammond Freelandsville while Lawrenceberg, Lafayette, Evansville, and Anderson record drownings, deaths, and a near fatal poisoning.
Warren McDaniel of Wilkinson was peppered with shot by a fellow hunter during a squirrel hunt in the woods, leaving him in serious condition.
After forty years of marriage John J. Kelly and his wife filed for separation. Kelly conveyed their home valued at 7500, furniture 2500 and Chicago property 1000 to his wife and renounced dower rights. The couple, once stable, separated within hours of filing with no goodbye.
Bors states he has two adopted daughters who are living in a convent. The remark highlights his family situation and the daughters' residence as part of a personal disclosure.
In Chester on August 18 the naptha launch Carrier owned by cigar maker Joseph Solomon exploded from a leaking tank. Five men were burned: Solomon badly on face and hands, George Hall, S Winton Carey, Robert McGinty and Solomon escaped flames due to his beard before jumping into Chester Creek and swimming to shore.
Auditor George Cann drafts the county wide estimates for all departments as the county council plans to meet next month. Appropriations will be set and the county tax levy determined. In townships with new roads the general levy may rise slightly, though overall it may not increase.
Grading for the mile long road project north of the city proceeds on the Michigan pike. Engineers say crushed stone is being hauled for the war and the work should finish by October. An extra county appropriation will be made by the county commissioners.
A group of foreigners at Lake Altoona in Altoona Pennsylvania attempted to tap a keg of beer but found the spigot blocked by a snake. Investigators believe the snake crawled into the keg while it was empty and was drowned when the keg was later filled again.
The New Jersey state board of education requires graduates of the Montclair normal school opening September 15 to teach in state schools for two years or repay their education costs. Tuition is free but the rule targets ensuring teachers remain in service to offset desertions due to marriages. Both male and female students sign a declaration upon entering.
The Reporter is on sale at Porter's cigar store located at 324 Market Street. The notice confirms the shop as a distribution point for the newspaper.
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